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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.68, 590.52 and 105.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.68, 590.52 and 105.16 is: 157.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.68 : 590.52 = 105.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.68/590.52 = 105.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.68x = 590.52 × 105.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.68x = 62,099.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,099.08/393.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.74

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